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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

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Overstepping bowler almost cost Proteas dearly against Afghanistan

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Fit Mahlangu says he still has fire in his tank

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Injured player says young midfielder is one of the best footballers in SA
South Africa
Gauteng assures parents of transport availability amid protest
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has assured parents, guardians and residents that learners will not be disrupted by the scholar transport protest taking place on Friday.
Working closely with the Gauteng taxi industry and law enforcement agencies, the MEC has put contingency measures in place to...
South Africa
Gauteng welcomes deployment of SANDF to province
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to support police in the fight against criminality, especially illegal mining.The intervention was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) held in Cape...
South Africa
SANDF ready for deployment to tackle gang violence, illegal mining
Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to strengthen the fight against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the...

South Africa
SAWS issues a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across most parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
World
A top lawyer for Goldman Sachs will leave the Wall Street bank, its chief executive said, after her close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.

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World
US President Donald Trump plans to scale back some tariffs on steel and aluminium goods, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
World
The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty — the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand — is stepping down after more than four decades in charge of her look.

Africa
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Africa
Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Africa
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Business
Fuel price recovery data for the second week of February shows that the pendulum has swung, and both petrol and diesel prices are now lined up for hikes in March.

Business
A Penang-based street artist says his work has been “reproduced” as part of a livery on an aircraft

Business
Indian automotive giant Tata Motors has rapidly expanded its dealership network and passenger vehicle line-up in South Africa in less than a year.

Business
Imagine this: your business trip to Dubai for a conference wraps up on Thursday, but you extend your stay until Monday — to explore the old city markets, climb the Burj Khalifa, and watch the sunrise in the desert.

Politics
The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry tasked with probing alleged efforts to stop TRC cases

Politics
The Madlanga Commission will continue hearing witness testimony.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa made the SANDF deployment announcement during the 2026 SONA.

Politics
South Africa faces a deepening water crisis from ageing systems, neglect and drought.

Sport
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has confirmed that he will play in the 2026 South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club.

Sport
The Utah Jazz is fined $500,000 (£367,000) by the NBA for benching healthy players and “compromising the integrity” of the league.
Sport
Ernie Els has confirmed he will tee it up in the 115th South African Open Championship, set to take place at Stellenbosch Golf Club.

Sport
Gary Player has spoken of his disappointment after Augusta National declined his request to play a round with three of his grandsons.

Education
City analysts say financial market investors will be worried if cost is deducted from budget surplus
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to reassure MPs over the state of the UK’s public finances, amid concerns that the rising cost of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) could leave a significant hole in the government’s financial buffer.
Meg Hillier, the chair of the all-party House...
Education
[GroundUp] Many students drop out or find alternative funding
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Education
[Premium Times] The institute noted that Mr Jeyifo’s intellectual clarity and moral courage left an enduring imprint on colleagues and students alike.
Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi served ‘Dad goals’ in a recent post expressing how proud he is of his nine-year-old daughter Keziah.

Lifestyle
Wednesday’s episode of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ unveiled a new dimension to MaKhumalo. And the viewers are here for it!
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Distraught woman finds out on live radio that her boyfriend has another girlfriend, after going into debt to help bury his mother.

Entertainment
Sixth generation will have a choice of three powertrains, and the first time availability of a GR Sport derivative.

Entertainment
He remains in custody with four minor children whose welfare featured prominently in his bail arguments.

Entertainment
‘These are the type of games I came here to play,’ said the Chiefs attacking midfielder.

Entertainment
“Our relationship with adidas transcends that of a traditional sponsor,” said Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza.

Science/Tech
South Africa will push ahead with breaking up Eskom and creating a standalone company to run the transmission grid.

Science/Tech
Dr Tim Köhler will examine if generative AI can improve employment outcomes for South Africa’s unemployed youth.

Science/Tech
Cell C’s first results as a listed company reveal a cleaner balance sheet but a business still searching for momentum.

Science/Tech
To drive real impact, data must spark decisions and action, not just inform, says Alastair Otter, co-founder of The Outlier.

Motoring
The Chinese car price war may be at its end.

Motoring
Suzuki Auto South Africa has partnered with the NSRI for Cars4Good 2026, a nationwide fundraising campaign that raises lifesaving awareness and support, with four Suzuki Jimny 5-door GLX manuals up for grabs.

Motoring
Monthly insurance premiums can vary, which is especially true of South Africa’s favourite bakkie.

Motoring
Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.
Health
Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.
Health
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.

Health
Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

Health
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?